Find out how popular the last name Ebbe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ebbe.

Ebbe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ebbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebbe in America

Ebbe is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebbe surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ebbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebbe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ebbe

The surname EBBE originated in Sweden during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ebbe, which is a short form of the name Esbjörn, meaning "divine bear." The name was likely given to someone who was considered brave and strong like a bear.

The earliest recorded instance of the name EBBE can be found in the Diplomatarium Suecanum, a collection of Swedish medieval documents dating back to the 13th century. One notable mention is from a charter issued in 1285, which refers to a man named Ebbe Eriksson.

In the 14th century, the EBBE surname began to spread beyond Sweden to neighboring countries like Denmark and Norway. This was likely due to migration and trade between the Scandinavian regions during this time period.

In Denmark, the name was sometimes spelled as Ebbe or Æbbe, reflecting the variations in the Old Danish language. One prominent individual with this surname was Æbbe Skammelsen, a Danish nobleman who lived in the late 14th century and was known for his involvement in various political disputes.

As the EBBE surname continued to evolve, it also became associated with certain place names in Sweden. For example, there is a village called Ebbedalen in the province of Småland, which may have derived its name from an early settler with the EBBE surname.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the EBBE surname, including:

1. Johan Ebbe (1683-1759), a Swedish military officer and cartographer who produced detailed maps of the Baltic region.
2. Carl Gustaf Ebbe (1793-1868), a Swedish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Nils Ebbe Wigert (1837-1906), a Swedish writer and journalist who contributed to several newspapers and literary journals.
4. Edvard Ebbe (1856-1926), a Norwegian architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Oslo.
5. Gunnar Ebbe (1902-1981), a Swedish actor and director who appeared in numerous stage productions and films throughout his career.

The EBBE surname has a rich history that can be traced back to its Old Norse roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military officers, artists, writers, architects, and actors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebbe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ebbe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ebbe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ebbe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ebbe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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